Fixing: Error 0xc00d36e5 Item Unplayable

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Users of the Windows Media Player enjoy the luxury of playing their favorite videos anytime. However, some people reported that they encounter Windows Media Player errors when they try to play different video formats like MOV, MP4, and other formats. They see the error 0Xc00d36e5, which reads:

“Can’t play” error message pops up stating: “Item is unplayable, please reacquire the content. 0Xc00d36e5.”

There are different reasons why your media player shows the error 0Xc00d36e5. You may have corrupted Windows registry so it prevents your video from playing. You may also have a damaged storage file. There are instances when the video itself is damaged so you cannot proceed. You may have failed to completely download the video. Delete the video and download it again. Some video files may not be compatible with your media player so it is not playable.

How to Repair Error 0xc00d36e5:

Play Your Video in a Different Media Player.

The reason why you failed to play your video is its compatibility with your existing media player. Not all video formats can be played properly in most player. Try to play your video in a different media player and see if it works or not. If you do not have another media player, download online and see if it works for you. Otherwise, you can do other troubleshooting methods below and check if the error still persists.

Perform DISM and SFC

Your System file may be corrupted. One way to repair it is to run through a system file checker.

• Open a Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R.
• Open the CMD prompt by typing “cmd” inside the text box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
• Next, type the following command and press Enter to run an SFC scan: sfc /scannow
• Wait for the procedure to finish.

• After the SFC scan, initiate the DISM scan by typing: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
• Wait for the procedure to finish.
• Once done, restart your computer and check if the issues has been resolved.

Convert the Video to Another Format

Convert video formats to MP4 so that they become easily compatible with common media player.

1. Open video converter.
2. Click Choose Files to select a video file to convert.
3. Click the Open button.
4. Choose what files to convert and click Start to begin conversion.
5. Save the converted MP4 video and check if it plays in your media player.

Play Your Video in Safe Mode

• In Windows 10, go to the Settings.
• Choose the Update & security, and click on Recovery.
• Look for Advanced Setup and click Restart now.
• When your computer restarts, go to Choose an Option and click on Troubleshoot.
• Click on Advanced Option and Choose Starup Settings.
• Then, choose restart.
• Save your repaired files.
• Once your computer restarts, click on F4 and boot your computer in Safe Mode.
• If you video plays in Safe Mode, update your video drivers.
• Then, change your computer settings. Click on Settings and go to Apps.
• Click on video Playback and change your settings.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/code-error-0xc00d36e5/f80a6ab7-8ff0-424a-8c42-88a10f66a1f6

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